"A horse doesn't care how much you know, until he knows how much you care." ~Pat Parelli Welcome to the official site of the
Crawford County Pennsylvania Equine Council FUNdraiser! This is our 2nd annual photo contest. Winning entries will be featured in the official
2017 PEC Equine Hot Shot Calendar. This fundraiser will benefit Pennsylvanians by supporting the mission, programs and projects of the
Pennsylvania Equine Council. We encourage you to submit your favorite photos and invite your family and friends to vote and support
our work to keep the equine industry strong in Pennsylvania.
The
Pennsylvania Equine Council is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. This non-profit designation differs from a 501(c)3 in that donations are NOT tax deductible. This type of designation enables the
Pennsylvania Equine Council to raise funds and solicit donations, which support our efforts to advocate for all things equine in the Pennsylvania legislature. Your donations also provide for programs that support equine safety, education and trail stewardship.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the supporting body, the
Pennsylvania Equine Foundation, you may do so by contacting the PEC Board President, Charlie VanAuken at
charliepaequinecouncil@gmail.com or any of the members of the board. See the
PEC website for more information.
Awards
(1) GRAND PRIZE JUDGES' CHOICE
A panel of 6 judges will choose one photo from all eligible entries to win the JUDGE'S CHOICE. The number of popular votes on this prize is irrelevant. Grand Prize JUDGES' CHOICE Awards are as follows:
- Winning entry featured on the cover and on one of the inside (month) pages of the official 2017 PEC Equine Wall Calendar
- Three (3) copies of the PEC 2016 Hot Shot Equine Calendar
- Grand Prize JUDGES' CHOICE Rosette Ribbon
- Additional prizes may be announced as they are donated by photo contest sponsors. (Please check back later for the additional prizes.)
(1) GRAND PRIZE PEOPLES' CHOICE
The TOP vote-getter wins the PEOPLE'S CHOICE. In case of a tie, the judges will choose. Grand Prize PEOPLE'S CHOICE Awards are as follows:
- Winning entry will be displayed on the center spread of the calendar, as well as in the official contest update flyer that will be distributed with all calendars upon conclusion of the contest
- Three (3) copies of the PEC 2016 Hot Shot Equine Calendar
- Grand Prize PEOPLE'S CHOICE Rosette Ribbon
- Additional prizes may be announced as they are donated by photo contest sponsors. (Please check back later for the additional prizes.)
(11) FIRST PLACES
Chosen by the judging panel from among all entries. This prize includes:
- First Place Rosette Ribbon
- Three (3) copies of the PEC 2016 Hot Shot Equine Calendar and, if possible*, placement in the calendar.
(11) RUNNER'S UP
Chosen by the judging panel from among all entries. This prize includes:
- Runner's Up Rosette Ribbon
- One (1) copy of the PEC 2016 Hot Shot Equine Calendar and, if needed*, placement in the calendar of the calendar.
*The JUDGES' CHOICE GRAND PRIZE winner will be featured on the cover AND on one of the months inside the
PEC 2017 Hot Shot Equine 12-month calendar. It is absolutely our intention to feature the eleven FIRST PLACE photos on the remaining eleven months of the 12-month calendar, however due to the unique reproduction/printing requirements regarding resolution quality, background clutter, cropping requirements, etc., we cannot guarantee with total certainty that the FIRST PLACE photos chosen will appear in the calendar. In such a case, when we cannot use a FIRST PLACE winning entry, the judging panel will choose from the RUNNERS UP winning entries. Beyond that, we reserve the right to use any photos deemed necessary by the judges.
Regardless of whether or not winning photo(s) can be used in the calendar, the prizes will be awarded. Please see the digital file resolution requirements for entries on the RULES page.
Please note: Prizes are not transferrable. Prizes must be accepted as presented and are not redeemable for cash. We reserve the right to exchange any part or all of the prizes listed here for alternate items of equal or greater value at the sole discretion of the PEC fundraising committee.